BSDO Program Performance Lead

BSDO Program Performance Lead

BSDO = Buzz, Squeak & Rattle, Sealing & Corrosion, Durability and Off-road

Join the Stellantis BSDO team and contribute to the development of high-quality, durable vehicles that meet customer expectations throughout their lifecycle. Our team works across all phases of vehicle development to identify risks, improve product robustness, and drive continuous improvement.

We seek candidates who take ownership, deliver results, and work effectively in a collaborative environment. Strong engineering judgement, communication skills, relationship building, and the ability to influence decisions are essential for success in this role.

The Program Performance Lead (PPL) will manage a team of engineers to deliver key program attributes for BSDO for the programs for which he/she is assigned.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Set and own all BSDO targets

• Work transversally across Vehicle Engineering to plan, coordinate and execute validation and development activities.

• Define resource needs - including headcount and physical assets (vehicles, parts, etc.) - for the project team to include in the program budget

• Integrate all work performed by the BSDO team

• Support Advanced Program development by identifying and defining risks and critical design areas based on lessons learned and quality metrics.

• Manage milestone deliverables for each of the BSDO attribute areas

• Buzz, Squeak & Rattle

• Sealing

• Corrosion

• Durability

• Off-road

• Quality In-Use

• Own the BSDO scorecard

• Point contact for BSDO with VSM, Advanced, Platform, and Tophat Teams

• Represent organization at governance updates

• Work with CPG, ARDC, CTC RTS and DAQ labs for development and execution of BSDO validation plans

• Ensure validation of customer functional objectives related to BSDO/QIU

• Ensure the voice of the customer is met through competitive vehicle benchmarking and quality reviews.

• Summarize lessons learned before the end of the project and support the core team in updating performance standards and processes.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• Minimum 10 years of experience in product/powertrain development
• Strong understanding of vehicle systems and engineering development cycles
• Experience leading teams of diverse backgrounds
• Experience in product development dealing with multiple foreign markets
• Able to motivate and lead people that do not report directly to you
• Excellent leadership communications / people skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Comfort with both short- and long-term project management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in engineering and/or MBA
• Minimum of 5 years of experience directly in Durability, NVH, Safety, BSR or other related vehicle attribute fields
• Knowledge of virtual simulation tools
• Vehicle testing knowledge, Durability test schedules, RTS testing, Data Acquisition methods and tools.
• Ability to productively manage change

Our Benefits - Designed with You in Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you'll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That's why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We help you plan for the future with:

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don't contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from included and optional disability, life, and other insurance programs - because your peace of mind matters.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can enjoy company vehicle lease options with included insurance, maintenance, and unlimited mileage. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you're not just building a career - you're joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.